Favorite bar soaps?

[soulshine]

When I travel to art fairs with my wife, I usually pick up a few bar soaps from the various makers. I also enjoy the Issey Bay Rum Guinness bar. There is a soaper I found on eBay a month or so back who has very reasonable cold pressed bars and a few "Signature Blend" soaps that smell very nice, the "Oak Moon" being one of my favorites.

Signature scents:
http://stores.ebay.com/toadstoolsoaps_W0QQfrsrcZ1QQfsubZ18QQtZkm

Cold pressed offerings:
http://stores.ebay.com/toadstoolsoaps_NATURAL-Cold-Processed-Soaps_W0QQcolZ4QQdirZ1QQfsubZ2QQftidZ2QQtZkm

I have yet to try the regular cold pressed bar as I am still working through an "Oak Moon" brick - that bar is HUGE!

[Mottern Man]

I too am an Issy man but I may have to look into this.

Thanks for the info.

[JayKay]

I'm a susies bubbles kinda guy but I'm slightly interested in the whole cold pressed idea, but not enough to start an ebay account.

[rodd]

thanks for the info. I have been using a lavender oatmeal bar I picked up at a local organic foods shop. I really like it, but they stopped carrying that particular scent. I'll have to look around.

[mastermute]

I love my homemade 100% OO soap ;) I had the pleasure to try Issys Bamboo & Teak and it was just awesome! Currently my bar in the shower is TGQ Cavendish Black, a super soap! And out in the countryhouse I have the GFT sample soap in "production", didn't say which one it was, but it hs a citrus/orange scent and feels awesome!

[Austin]

I usually buy Italian soaps on the cheap from TJ Max.

[jnich67]

I'm a big fan of Colleen's soap from TGQ. I'm in the midst of a bar of Sandalwood. I also like the orange patchouli and lemon tea verbena - oh and the lavender. :happy005

Jordan

[Sejanus]

I tried Issy, bought 50ish bars and don't think I could justify any more soap until I run out.. :rofl

[Mottern Man]

I tried Issy, bought 50ish bars and don't think I could justify any more soap until I run out.. :rofl

You could send me a few of them..........I haven't "taxed" you in a while.

[Sejanus]

You could send me a few of them..........I haven't "taxed" you in a while.

and just what on Earth could you tax me for huh?

[Scorpio]

I use our own brand :D great stuff

Ben & Jerry's for Ice cream...Raf and Mike's for soap;)

Raf

[mastermute]

and just what on Earth could you tax me for huh?

Being a Cannuck! I'm gonna impose a Cannuck tax too, after todays World Cup Ice Hockey! Send me all your custom razors! Please! :p

[freemartin]

Grandpa's Pine Tar Super Soap! Bought some on close out at a grocery a couple years ago. Loved it, but it was close out, so they had stopped carrying it. I found it online during my scavanging for shaving supplies a couple weeks ago. I'm loving it again. The box says it's good for shaving too. I think I'll try it this week.

[Duckster]

http://shopping.msn.com/ImageViewer.aspx?mcatId=4820&dpid=3372&itemid=545390513&hsv=ld5fvHgBvW4%3d

Great moisturizing soap. I've been using it for years. Not sure how "natural" it is.

Ingredients: Sodium Tallowate, Sodium Cocoate, Aqua, Glycerin, Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E), Fragrance, Colours (Titanium Dioxide, Chromium Hydroxide Green, D&C Yellow 10 Lake), Sodium Chloride, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Threobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Seed Butter, PEG- 75 Lanolin, Allantoin, Retinyl Palmitate (Vitamin A), Ergocalciferol (Vitamin D), Pentasodium Pentetate, Tetrasodium Etidronate

[JayKay]

Thats a whole lot of salt for a bar of soap. Better check your cholesterol :D

[msandoval858]

Nothing like some good Mike & Raf's CP!

Got a fresh pour of sandalwood curing nicely :D

[JayKay]

If it wasnt sandalwood I'd have to consider buying some :D

[johnniegold]

Current bar soaps in the rotation

Claus Porto - Orange/Amber & Citron/Verbena



Crabtree & Evelyn - Sandalwood

4711 - Cream Soap

[Automaton-Tim]

Currently using Syrian Olive Oil soap with Laurel, gotta say that this scent is intoxicating.

[rick]

QED


Lindy, Ranger and Jazz flavors for me please

[TG_Charles]

I’ve been happily using Caswell-Massey’s soaps for the last few years in these scents: Jockey Club, Verbena, Lime, Tricorn (Sandalwood), Number Six and Almond.
I have a sort of soap buffet line set up and each morning I pick one for my shower.

[IsaacRN]

Ive been using Issy's soap for about one year now and am VERY pleased.

I just received some soap from Mike and Raf on the meet and I have a sample of Wool Fat bath bar coming to me.

[Aquanin]

Mike, I gotta try some of that Sandalwood when it done!!!

[msandoval858]

you got it man, about three more weeks and we'll make sure you get a bar.

[crackstar]

Being a Cannuck! I'm gonna impose a Cannuck tax too, after todays World Cup Ice Hockey! Send me all your custom razors! Please! :p

hey, we Canucks pay too much tax as it is! :sick007

[Mottern Man]

When is Ben, Jerry, Mike, and Raf's CP Wondersoap going live for a group buy???????

[Scorpio]

When is Ben, Jerry, Mike, and Raf's CP Wondersoap going live for a group buy???????

pick a scent and we'll talk

Raf

[Padron]

Hmmm,

The Peppermint was very nice :) the 80% Olive Oil was great too...:happy005

[moviemaniac]

bar soaps? Oh dear, I have so many, I don't even know where I should begin picking a favourite. The only thing I can say is that I prefer the handmade ones to the industrial soaps.

[Scorpio]

Hmmm,

The Peppermint was very nice :) the 80% Olive Oil was great too...:happy005

Sandalwood, peppermint, Olive oil 80%...noted

any additional requests????


Raf

[Mottern Man]

BAY RUM!!!

[azjoe]

I'm pretty fond of the TGQ Bay Rum soap that Colleen makes. (But Irish Spring is my daily user... how boring is THAT! :o )

[thevelvet]

I love DR Harris Almond soap, Magno soap by La Toja and Anthony Logistics Black oatmeal bar. I just ordered QED chocolate body soap and am very excited.

[moviemaniac]

Chocolate? Yummy! :D

[soapbuddy]

I like most cold process soaps, except all olive. I find it too slimey.

[dmikel]

I've really grown to like the Institut Karite, 25% shea butter soap. Rich and creamy with great lather and the Bourbon Vanilla scent is just right.

[uk_HBer]

Mitchell's Woolfat Soap............I was so impressed with the shaving soap, that I just had to buy the hand/bath soap. ;)

[soapbuddy]

Mitchell's Woolfat Soap............I was so impressed with the shaving soap, that I just had to buy the hand/bath soap. ;)

So it's made with Lanolin?

[IsaacRN]

I just opened up a bar of the Mitchells Woofat as well. Very nice soap...and yes..it has lanolin in it as well.

[qhsdoitall]

Issy's Soap but I may have to try the Institut 25% Shea Butter Soap next time I order some Shave Soap.

[Padron]

I love Issy's soaps as well, great stuff! :love029:love029

The Institut Karite 25% shea bars are quite nice and leave my skin feeling great as well.... they are pretty expensive bars though.....kind of more than I want to spend on a rinse away product ( I like the bigger bars and they are like ($8-$9 each)) :( Great soap though ;)

[soapbuddy]

I love Issy's soaps as well, great stuff! :love029:love029

The Institut Karite 25% shea bars are quite nice and leave my skin feeling great as well.... they are pretty expensive bars though.....kind of more than I want to spend on a rinse away product ( I like the bigger bars and they are like ($8-$9 each)) :( Great soap though ;)

Shea butter has gone up quite a bit in price. Could be why.
I buy mine in buckets, so I get a little bit of a discount.

[jfever311]

Jeez. You fellas have expensive tastes. I have always used Irish Spring w/aloe. For a regular soap, it does a good job.

[rick]

Jeez. You fellas have expensive tastes. I have always used Irish Spring w/aloe. For a regualr soap, it does a good job.


Hello, noobie...........
You, too, will come to understand what we all suffer from.
MuHahahahahahahaaaaaaaaaaaa :D

It is strong....the force.

[soapbuddy]

Jeez. You fellas have expensive tastes. I have always used Irish Spring w/aloe. For a regualr soap, it does a good job.

Once you try handmade soap, you will never go back. :)

[momo360]

QED


Lindy, Ranger and Jazz flavors for me please

I'm a big fan of Apollo, but Ranger has to be my personal #1

[jfever311]

Yeah, the AD kicks in quick. I learned that already. BTW, I just came in from checking the mail. My SCS New Spice Finally arrived. Now I am going to have to get the Shave soap and convince Sue that a New Spice bath soap would make her a very wealthy woman!! Oh lord, when my wife smells this stuff........................ :D

[Empty_One]

I like Ivory personally :). I don't know if I could bring myself to spend that much for soap. Although, I must be interested, or I wouldn't have checked out the thread.

I've got some Amazon gift cards burning a hole in my account, I'll have to see what's available.

[Exeter]

I'm not allergic to ANYTHING and I used a bar of Ivory years and years ago and got a horrible rash. Only time anything like that has ever happened...

anyway this Toadstool Soaps stuff looks great! I'll definitely give them a try. I dig the pagan angle (;

[moviemaniac]

Once you try handmade soap, you will never go back. :)
Absolutely. Nothing else to add here. :)

[Mottern Man]

Jeez. You fellas have expensive tastes. I have always used Irish Spring w/aloe. For a regular soap, it does a good job.

I too thought the same as you.

I also thought a Mach 3 was the best a man could get. :)

Get one, just one high end soap and you will never ever get a detergent bar again. Hell go to Whole Foods and pick up a cheap Olive Oil bar of soap and tell me it is not better.

[Exeter]

I'm not allergic to ANYTHING and I used a bar of Ivory years and years ago and got a horrible rash. Only time anything like that has ever happened...

anyway this Toadstool Soaps stuff looks great! I'll definitely give them a try. I dig the pagan angle (;

So I ordered five bars from Toadstool because I simply couldnt decide on just one. I'm more than happy with these. Great scents, and they'll do me well until Issy can get some of his other scents back in stock (or the Cool Water soap he was talking about!). Good folks, good service, good prices, great product.

[crackstar]

I've tried some handmade bath soaps, but I keep going back to conventional ones.

[Exeter]

I've tried some handmade bath soaps, but I keep going back to conventional ones.

seriously? Which ones do you go back to?

[The Chebb]

Issy's soaps sound intriguing...hmmmm...currently I use traditional Syrian Aleppo soap for my face & I mixed up some Dr. Bronner's Organic Castille Hemp Peppermint & Lavender gel soap...refreshing on them hot n' humid summer days. As the weather cools off I have some Nancy Boy soap bars waiting in the wings.

[Automaton-Tim]

I am glad to see that I am not the only guy here who uses Aleppo. It comes in blocks that are about a six ounces, so it lasts for a long time.

[akady]

I loved the Almond soap in my Trumpers Sample pack. I also am a big fan of Melt soap, they have many many more scents in the store and they can ship from the store for you. www dot meltproducts dot com

I have no affiliation just like to the local companies and helping them out.

The only reason i went to bars, having been a liquid guy my whole life, was cost. I am learning how to deal with the dry/sticky(like if I run my hand over my skin it feels like the hair will rip out) feeling that bar soap leaves behind.

[Queen of Blades]

The only reason i went to bars, having been a liquid guy my whole life, was cost. I am learning how to deal with the dry/sticky(like if I run my hand over my skin it feels like the hair will rip out) feeling that bar soap leaves behind.

I'd recommend finding a new brand of soap if you are experiencing that sensation.

[akady]

I have experienced it with every bar soap I have used in my life, when using the poof it helps reduce it a good amount.

[Queen of Blades]

What soaps have you tried?

Those Melt soaps look to be glycerin soaps, and some people find those to cause dryness.

Most store brand bath/body soap isn't real soap, it's detergent.

Here's (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Soap) a little Wiki for you.

I have to recommend Issy's soaps (http://www.theshaveden.com/issysoriginals/index.php?act=viewCat&catId=1). If those dry out your skin, well...........I just don't know.......

Because that is what you are experiencing, based on your description, dry skin.

[akady]

What soaps have you tried?


Dove Cucumber, Trumpers Almond, Melt and then just the hotel brand.

[Queen of Blades]

Try some Issy's. You won't be sorry. :happy088

[-PO-]

Mitchell's Woolfat Soap............I was so impressed with the shaving soap, that I just had to buy the hand/bath soap. ;)How good is this soap, what could I compare this too?

[Kapp EO]

So, will this noob get the bum's rush here by saying I've been really pleased with Target's Every Man Jack line?

[Queen of Blades]

Not at all. :)

[Mr. Tadashi]

Contray to my experance with their shave soap I do like the Camamu soap that I have been using lately.(Coffee Kitchen sent)

OTOH I do have some more soaps to try soon that I picked up at the local farmers market by my beach house.

[rafikz]

Although I have to switch back to showers to avoid soap scum :mad:, I'm really into the West Indies Soaps, right now :cool::cool::cool::cool:


The West Indies Soap Lime 3.5 oz. is triple milled and especially suited for those with sensitive and allergic skin, with its mild Lime perfume based on natural extracts. Castor Oil and Shea Butter give the skin an incredible softness without leaving residue. The soap's alkaline pH (9) makes it antibacterial.

Master Soapmaker Catherine Rolland created the West Indies Soap in Guadeloupe. A real treat for your skin!
http://www.barclaycrocker.com/mm5/graphics/00000001/BCNEW08%20084.jpg


A refreshing and soothing bar soap thanks to the Mint and Eucalyptus. Eucalyptus is an antiseptic and natural bug repellent, making it excellent for camping and other outdoor activities. The Castor Oil and Shea Butter moisturize and nourish the skin. Its alkaline pH (9) makes it antibacterial.

Master Soapmaker Catherine Rolland created the West Indies Soap in Guadeloupe. A real treat for the skin!
This soap has real mint leaves in it !!!!!! :eek::eek::eek::eek:
http://www.barclaycrocker.com/mm5/graphics/00000001/BCNEW08%20079.jpg


Le Savon de Soir (Evening Soap), thanks to its mild perfume of Vetiver and Seville Orange, brings you its sedative, calming and soothing feeling to make you relax. Its orange peels provide your skin a good exfoliation and a deep cleansing. Its alkaline pH (9) makes it antibacterial. The Shea Butter nourishes and protects your skin, while the Avocado Oil softens and strengthens it.

Master Soapmaker Catherine Rolland created West Indies Soap in Guadeloupe. A real treat for your skin!
http://www.barclaycrocker.com/mm5/graphics/00000001/BCNEW08%20081.jpg

[ChargerFan]

Just started a bar of Redken for Men,.....eh, it's ok . Not crazy about the scent. The one I want to try are the Sharps Happy all Over bars. I think their out of stock everywhere though.

[lvbarber]

Issy soaps are great, my wife likes the scents on me and the way they leave the room smelling.

[lvbarber]

the best one from redken is the rk bar

[Kapp EO]

I'm currently liking this C.O. Bigelow peppermint bar that I got from Bath & Body Works.

[1969Fatboy]

Nancy Boys soaps are all a pleasure to use. Currently using the invigorating which gives that extra menthol kick:)

[apswartz]

There is this great bergamot and lime soap at Whole Foods. Next time I get a bar, I'll post a pic!

[moviemaniac]

There is this great bergamot and lime soap at Whole Foods. Next time I get a bar, I'll post a pic!
please do :)

[apswartz]

Here is that soap from Whole Foods. I love it! It is my favorite!

It is the Hugo Naturals Mexican Lime and Bergamot Handcrafted Soap.

It contains...
Kosher Vegetable Glycerin, Organic Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil, Sodium Palm Kernalate (Palm) Oil, Ricinus Cammunis (Castor) Seed Oil, Distilled Water, Sodium Cocoate, Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Seed Oil, Sorbitol, Sorbitan Oleate, Tocopherol (Natural Vitamin E), Citurs Aurantifolia (Lime) Oil, Organic Citrus Aurantium Bergamia (Bergamot) Fruit Oil. Bixa Orellana Annatto (Natural Color), Chlorophylia-Copper Complex (Natural Color), May contain Whole Flowers and Herbs.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3083/2872890173_95075ebe7b.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3071/2872890399_ddf986625a_m.jpg
Sorry about the picture quality. I couldn't find my digital camera and had to use my phone and it makes sorry pics!

http://hugonaturals.com

[soapbuddy]

Here is that soap from Whole Foods. I love it! It is my favorite!

It is the Hugo Naturals Mexican Lime and Bergamot Handcrafted Soap.

It contains...
Kosher Vegetable Glycerin, Organic Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil, Sodium Palm Kernalate (Palm) Oil, Ricinus Cammunis (Castor) Seed Oil, Distilled Water, Sodium Cocoate, Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Seed Oil, Sorbitol, Sorbitan Oleate, Tocopherol (Natural Vitamin E), Citurs Aurantifolia (Lime) Oil, Organic Citrus Aurantium Bergamia (Bergamot) Fruit Oil. Bixa Orellana Annatto (Natural Color), Chlorophylia-Copper Complex (Natural Color), May contain Whole Flowers and Herbs.


According to the ingredients; that's Melt N' Pour.

[Sailinblues]

Try some Issy's. You won't be sorry. :happy088

+1
Tropical Fruit, Cucumber Melon, Almond; Fantastic soaps.

[sapito318]

Best bar soap ever: Burts Bees Natural body bar for Men

[Queen of Blades]

Welcome to The Shave Den, sapito318!

Don't miss the November Newbie Give-Away (http://www.theshaveden.com/forum/showthread.php?t=8585)!

[rodd]

Since this thread found the top again, I have to plug Gingers Garden soaps. I am really enjoying them.

[apswartz]

Welcome sapito318

[Single Wedge]

TGQ leatherneck. Shhhh, its a secret.

[smokelaw1]

Gar! I've been at this a little while, picked up the DE bug, the cream bug, the soap bug, the straight bug, the strop bug, the brush bug.....

BUT AT LEAST I NEVER CAUGHT THE SOAP BUG!

So, which Issy's should I get? I've been a poof guy for a while, I like the "comes completely off" clean feeling I get from using some cheap body wash. I hate the scent.
I don't want TOO strong a scent in the shower...perhaps a gentler peppermint? Is there such a thing?

YOU PEOPLE ARE EVIL.




Thank you for being so wonderfully evil.

[ChemErik]

I normally wash with shampoo and a poof (I think body wash is a rip-off). Detergent bars are terrible to my skin. Now I'm thinking of grabbing a real soap the next time I'm at a store that carries one. I've notived several in shop I frequent. I also like the clean rinsed feeling, so any recommendations for smokelaw1 and myself?

[Queen of Blades]

Definitely Issy's.

Washes off clean, but won't dry out the skin.

TSD Store has Issy's Bamboo & Teak soap. That's a nice light, clean scent, IMO.

I think Issy just recently added the Hardwood Musk. It has my attention. Haven't tried it.

I know Issy said he had some different scents coming up soon.

Hopefully, the man himself will chime in.

[Issy]

Gar! I've been at this a little while, picked up the DE bug, the cream bug, the soap bug, the straight bug, the strop bug, the brush bug.....

BUT AT LEAST I NEVER CAUGHT THE SOAP BUG!

So, which Issy's should I get? I've been a poof guy for a while, I like the "comes completely off" clean feeling I get from using some cheap body wash. I hate the scent.
I don't want TOO strong a scent in the shower...perhaps a gentler peppermint? Is there such a thing?

YOU PEOPLE ARE EVIL.




Thank you for being so wonderfully evil.

All my soaps will leave you with a clean feeling yet moisturize as well. The peppermint will sure wake you up though. This week I will be listing more scents. Bay Rum & Guiness, Silver Mtn Water, Cool Water, and Drakkar Nior along with a few Cherry and more peppermint. If you have any questions please feel free to ask.

Thanks, Issy

[smokelaw1]

Thansk Issy.
That peppermint sounds a little too intense for me. No doubt it would be so for my wife (sensitive skin).
Is there any blend with a nice "mellow" mint? Perhaps mixed with some other scent? That other scent...vanilla? Perhaps some form of "spice"?

[ChemErik]

This place is aweful. I'm thinking of picking up a $2-3 soap locally and now I'm going to have to spend $7 plus shipping for a fancy "Bay Rum & Guiness" soap. That is assuming SWMBO doesn't give me too hard of a time about it.

[Truckman]

I normally wash with shampoo and a poof (I think body wash is a rip-off). Detergent bars are terrible to my skin. Now I'm thinking of grabbing a real soap the next time I'm at a store that carries one. I've notived several in shop I frequent. I also like the clean rinsed feeling, so any recommendations for smokelaw1, Truckman,myself?FYP
I've been using the Dove body wash with the poof but have been thinking of trying a new bar soap instead. I'm hoping these homemade type soaps will moisturize better than the Dove body wash. Detergent bars dry me out something fierce, and we have a water softener, too, which has helped. I'm thinking the Dove body wash is just a liquid detergent with lotion added in....

I've been eyeing up that Bamboo & Teak bar, too....


EDIT: I see I'm a bit late to the game already. I hate getting called away from the computer before I get to finish my post

[Issy]

Thansk Issy.
That peppermint sounds a little too intense for me. No doubt it would be so for my wife (sensitive skin).
Is there any blend with a nice "mellow" mint? Perhaps mixed with some other scent? That other scent...vanilla? Perhaps some form of "spice"?
Its hard for me to pick a scent, you may or may not like what others do or dont, If you like Vinalla I will be pouring some Dreamsicle soon which is an Orange Vanilla, I have a Lilac & Lavender that will be ready in a few weeks...scents like Tropical Fruit cross the gender gap for sure.....The Bamboo & Teak is a wonderful scent also. I hope others chime in on some of my scents.

Issy

[Queen of Blades]

Time for a new thread (http://www.theshaveden.com/forum/showthread.php?t=8940), me thinks. ;)

[mastermute]

I just got out of the shower and used my T&H West Indian Limes soap for the first time. It was great! Definitely a good soap, may favourite? Probably not, but most likely a top 5 position...

[soapbuddy]

Since this thread found the top again, I have to plug Gingers Garden soaps. I am really enjoying them.

Thank you! :)

[1969Fatboy]

I have tried many and still think Nancy Boy's are some of the best. Great scent and great performance. Each bar lasts right at a month also which is outstanding!

[rodd]

Thank you! :)

no, thank you! :D